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What Causes Red And Swollen Toes?

Lately my toes on each foot have been red and slightly swollen in the evenings; not the rest of my foot, just my toes, and more so the base of the toes. Some soreness but not bad. what would this be from? My shoes aren t at all uncomfortable; I m 64 years old.
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your history carefully.
Your problem of toe swelling in evening may be due to Gout. Please consult your doctor for further management. It can be diagnosed clinically or by joint fluid examination & blood uric acid testing. If Gout is diagnosed then you need to take medicine that lowers the blood uric acid level like colchicine & allopurinol along with ibuprofen & steroids.
Hope this will be helpful.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Take care.
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What Causes Red And Swollen Toes?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I have read your history carefully. Your problem of toe swelling in evening may be due to Gout. Please consult your doctor for further management. It can be diagnosed clinically or by joint fluid examination & blood uric acid testing. If Gout is diagnosed then you need to take medicine that lowers the blood uric acid level like colchicine & allopurinol along with ibuprofen & steroids. Hope this will be helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Take care.